No. 5 Squadron, Air Training Corps

25/03/2026

17/12/2025

Congratulations to all our cadets on successfully completing another year at 5SQN. Over the past year, we’ve run tons of activities, held 38 parade nights, and presented many awards at our final parade. Congratulations to all of our award recipients, your efforts have not gone unnoticed.

A huge thank you to our Unit Support Committee, whose hard work behind the scenes secures the funding that allows us to offer so many opportunities to our cadets.

Thank you also to our NCOs and officers. Without your dedication and leadership, parade nights simply wouldn’t happen.

We also farewell OFFCDT Jack Peel and FGOFF Sam Howarth as they move on from 5SQN. Thank you both for your commitment, professionalism, and the positive impact you’ve had on our cadets. You will be missed.

We’re already looking ahead to 2026 and the exciting activities we have planned. Have a great holiday break, enjoy some well-earned time off, and we’ll see you ready to go in 2026.

16/10/2025

We’re excited to launch the No. 5 Squadron Calendar Raffle this November – with over $2,600 worth of prizes to be won!
Here’s how it works:
✅ Every ticket enters a daily prize draw during November – that’s 30 chances to win!
✅ Tickets stay in the draw all month, so even if you win once, your ticket keeps going back in.
✅ Prizes include gift cards, vouchers, hampers, and more – thanks to our generous sponsors.

Why we’re fundraising:
Funds raised will go directly towards upgrading camping gear and computer equipment, and to help fund future activities and exciting events for your cadets in 2026.

When buyers purchase online, make sure your cadet’s name is entered in the allocated field so they’re in the running for the special cadet prize for the top ticket seller!

Tickets are only $10 each and are purchased via Humanitix.

👉 Scan the QR code or click here to get your tickets
https://events.humanitix.com/no-5-rodney-distract-air-training-corps-calendar-raffle/tickets

17/09/2025

We would like to thank the Auckland Council Hibiscus & Bays Local Board for their generous support in providing new jackets for our cadet unit. These will keep our cadets warm, comfortable, and ready to represent the squadron in all conditions.

18/08/2025

Sign up for our annual Squadron Dine In on the 7th of September!
Please check your emails and register your interest on Humantix BEFORE the 24th of August to book your seats!

28/07/2025

From the 10th to 13th of July, the 5 SQN AV Skills Team competed as part of 11 teams in the Northern Area Aviation Skills Competition. The team competed in several stands, ranging from drill to a range shoot. Congratulations to all our Cadets who competed and to 5SQN's OFFCDT Peel for leading our team and staffing the event!